Hoover U4061, U4059, U4057001, U4039001, U4037001 Owner’s Manual

Hoover,

Models

Owner's

Convertible T_

Cleaner

U4039 U4037

Manual

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The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination cleaner equipped with a two speed motor. One speed is utilized when the

cleaner is being used on carpet and rugs, and a second higher speed is for use with attachments.

Your cleaner is a model .................................... *............................

and has a serial number ..............................................................

For your personal records, please enter the model number and serial number

in the spaces provided above and retain in a safe place.

The model number and serial number are on the bottom of the cleaner.

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INDEX

Cleaner Description ..................................................... 3

Energy Saving Tips ................................................ 17,18

How to Unpack and Assemble Cleaner ...................... 3-6

How to Use on Carpet and Floors ............................. 6-8

How to Use Cleaning Tools ..................................... 9-13

Important Safeguards .................................................. 2

Lubrication ................................................................. 18

Maintenance of 'Convertible' Cleaner

Authorized Hoover Service .................................... 18

How to Replace Belt ......................................... 15,16

How to Replace Brushes ................................... 16,17

How to Replace Headlight ..................................... 14

Replacing the Bag ....................................... 5,6,13,14

Second Speed ............................................................. 12

User Check List .......................................................... 18

1 The Hoover Company 1972

Important

• Read all instructions.

• Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near chil-

dren. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattend- ed at any time.

• Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating agitator.

• Don't run cleaner over cord. It may damage insulation.

• Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette butts.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the bag.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn machine off at switch before un-

plugging.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.

• Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.

• Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to cord,

plug, prongs, or receptacle.

• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. a If cleaner is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate.

• Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory Service

Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers.

• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instruc-

tions. The use of attachments not recommended by the appliance manu- facturer may cause hazards.

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UNPACKING THE CLEANER

Unpack the cleaner from the carton

and identify the parts shown in Fig. 1.

Remove and dispose of the cardboard

packing.

1. Upper handle section

2. Lower handle section

3. Cleaner base

4. Outer bag assembly

5. Disposable bag

The cleaner assembled will look

like the drawing below,

HANDLE

CORD STORAGE HOOKS

wrap cord around cord

hooks for storage.

ADJUSTMENT LEVER

FOR CARPET PILE

HEIGHT to adjust the underside of the cleaner

(nozzle location) to the

carpet pile height.

PILE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY

indicates the four positions\ set by the Adjustment

Lever for cleaning various carpet piles. Four positions are: LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, and SHAG.

HOOD

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FIG. 1

ON-OFF SWITCH to turn on, push switch down; to

turn cleaner off, raise the

switch up.

SPRING HOOK place spring ring over hook to

support the bag.

BAG JACKET outer

covering for throw away bag.

HANDLE BAIL support

for handle.

CARRYING HANDLE located underneath handle bail.

HANDLE RELEASE

LEVER step on lever to

lower handle to operating and low position.

HEA

(deluxe models

only)

FURNITURE GUARD

preventscleaner from rubbing against furniture.

After identifying each part,you are ready to begin assembling.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

A. Put handle together

Be sure you have removed cardboard

from the end of handle pieces. Slide the two handle pieces together. Check to see that cord storage hooks are on

the same side of handle. Insert bolt through small holes and secure with

nut. Tighten nut with screwdriver. Fig. 1.

If the nut and bolt are not assembled

as shown in the illustration, the holes in the handle are not lined up correctly

Fig, 2,

B. Attach handle to the cleaner

Unscrew nut and remove bolt and

plate from handle socket. Fig. 3.

Take assembled handle and place so that the socket holes in the bottom

of the handle are directly in line

with the electrical prongs. Position the handle so that the ON-OFF

switch is to the rear of the cleaner.

Fig. 4.

Push down until handle is securely

in place, insert bolt into small hole

in front of handle. Fig. 5.

Place plate over end of bolt and hole.

Fit curve of plate to curve of han-

dle. Plate is properly in place when the tabs of the handle bait fit into

the cutout areas of the plate.

Secure with nut. Tighten nut with screwdriver. Fig. 6.

C. Attaching outer bag to cleaner

The outer bag is connected at the rear of the cleaner. There are two projec- tions at the bottom of the outer bag assembly.

To attach outer bag to the cleaner, place the two projections at the bot-

tom of the outer bag assembly inside the metal grooved plate. (You will

find the grooved plate extending out from the bottom rear of the cleaner.)

Fig. 1.

Just above the opening at the rear of the cleaner is the bag clip. Pull the

bag clip to the left and fit bag against opening. When you release the bag

clip, it should move to the right and fit completely over the bag lock.

Fig. 2.

CLIP

Attach the bag to the bag spring hook, which is located on the top section

of the handle. Fig. 3.

D. How to attach throw-

away bag

Unzip the outer jacket and pull out

tube. Roll rubber bag retainer down

the tube toward the cleaner.

SIip the open end of the throw-away

bag onto tube and push as far back

as possible. (Be sure to match arrow on throw-away bag with the 0 mark on the tube.)

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